The objective of the Futuros Empresarios (Fé) Program is to deliver “life skills” and entrepreneurial training to Latino high school students aiming at increasing their rate of educational, economical and social success.
(June 15,2009) Participating students are selected from public schools in the Lehigh Valley, including charter schools. In the summer of 2009 twenty high school students will receive two-weeks of “life skills” / office skills training at DeSales University, Center Valley, PA followed by four-weeks of paid internship/ mentorship at local Lehigh Valley businesses, as shown below:
June 2009 Academic Program- Two Weeks
July 2009 Internship Program- Four Weeks
**Graduation Ceremony On July 25th**
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of the Lehigh Valley wishes to thank all the organizations listed below for making this program possible:
Principal Fé Program Sponsors:
Supporting Fé Program Sponsors:
Internship Participating Organizations:
Aetna, Americaven, The Banana Factory, PBS Channel 39, Hodges Communications, Da Vinci Science Center, Hispanic American Organization, PriorityPay, Equinox Agency, Julio Rojas MD, Radio Hola, Offix Systems and City of Allentown